Are hydrangeas deer-resistant? The short answer is no. Deer love to graze on the leaves, flowers,...
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Ornamentals
Growing sunflowers in pots: A step-by-step guide
Cheerful and charming, sunflowers are one of the most popular – and easiest! – annual...
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Low growing perennials: Choosing short plant options for the garden
The gardens that lined the lengths of my the backyard at my first home weren’t straight. They were...
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Growing marigolds from seed: Tips for indoor and direct sowing
Marigolds were one of the first flowers I could identify as a kid. Growing up, my mom would plant...
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Growing elephant ears in pots: Tips and advice for success
Elephant ear plants make a bold statement in the garden, but this bulb is also a wonderful addition...
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Japanese anemone: How to grow this bloom-filled, late-summer perennial
As the late-summer garden starts to reveal some of the last blooms of the season, my Japanese anemone...
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